Wishiwashi

Wishiwashi
Lycanroc
746
Mareanie
Ability	Schooling
First game	Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016)
Creator	Game Freak

Wishiwashi<sup>(JPJapanese: ヨワシ

Romaji: Yowashi)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It change into its School form at the start of a battle starting at level 20.

Physiology and Behavior

Wishiwashi is a fishlike Pokémon. It has two different forms depending on the situation.

In its Solo Form, Wishiwashi resembles a small fish. It has large, light blue eyes with irises that resemble puddles of water and dark blue eyelids. The head and tail are both white. There is a line of white teardrop-shapes on each side of its body with the teardrop nearest the head being slightly larger. The top half of its body is dark blue and has a short, rounded dorsal fin. The lower half of its body is gray with two pectoral fins. This tiny Pokémon is both the shortest and lightest Water-type.

An individual Wishiwashi is small, weak, and notably tasty. As a result Wishiwashi has numerous natural predators, including humans, Dewgong, Wailmer, Wailord, Wingull, and Pelipper. While Wishiwashi are known to move in schools, they're more often seen alone. Wishiwashi also gather when confronting opponents. It can call on its friends by shining its eyes seen as an SOS signal almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.

School Form

In its School Form, Wishiwashi resembles a large fish roughly formed from various smaller fish with glowing eyes. Starting with its head, its body is divided into four bands that each becomes a slightly darker shade of blue. A ring of bright blue glowing spots lines the front edge of the two middle bands. The centers of its "eyes" are formed by a single white fish with glowing eyes for pupils. Surrounding the white fish is a dark blue recess, and at the rear edge of the "eye" is a raised white area for eyelids. Above each eye is a single, dark blue fish shape. Wishiwashi's mouth gapes wide open, apparently unable to close fully due to gaps on each side. Its lips in the front are lined with glowing spots, and many more spots dot the inside of its mouth.

On each side of the School Form's body, in the second band, there is a pair of dark blue fish-shaped recesses. Wishiwashi is able to fire fish-shaped torpedoes from this area. Its pectoral fins are the same color as its head and have three finger-like projections. There are glowing spots at the base of each "finger" and at the base of the fins themselves. On top of its head are two short projections shaped like fishtails, one behind the other. Additionally, Wishiwashi has a large dorsal fin that is darker around the base and has two glowing spots at the tip. The third section of its body has a ring of four spike-like fins around it. Three spikes encircle the tip of its tail, each with two glowing dots at the base. Dark fish shapes float freely a short distance from the end of each spike, all with two more dots on them. Finally, the tip of its tail is a rounded teardrop-shape with a single dot on each side.

The people of Alola and Galar, however, still fear Wishiwashi and call it the "demon of the sea" due to its School Form. Even the fearsome Gyarados and Wailord are known to flee from it when it enters School Form. Wishiwashi assumes this form whenever a Wishiwashi is in danger or is bullied. Wishiwashi can concentrate their powers when assembled. The School Form's Water Gun is said to be more powerful than a Hydro Pump move. Should it get wounded in School Form, Wishiwashi will split into a regular school before fleeing.

A special School of Wishiwashi in Alola serves as the Totem Pokémon for the Brooklet Hill's Island challenge. These Wishiwashi possess an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes, which takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. This energy is called Z-Power. Another special School of Wishiwashi is worshiped in Lental for being one of the seven guardians Illumina Pokémon. It resides in the Maricopia Islands Illumina Spot.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

It is the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill. It can summon another Wishiwashi as an ally as well as Alomomola.

Pokémon spin-offs

Pokémon Magikarp Jump: Silhouettes of schools of Wishiwashi may randomly appear in the background of the pond.

In-game Information

Pokédex Entries

Solo

Title	Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	When it’s in trouble, its eyes moisten and begin to shine. The shining light attracts its comrades, and they stand together against their enemies.
Pokémon Moon	It’s awfully weak and notably tasty, so everyone is always out to get it. As it happens, anyone trying to bully it receives a painful lesson.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	They're weak, so they move in schools. However, they can also often be seen all alone, having strayed from the school.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	When it's in a jam, its shining eyes attract others of its kind. The light from its eyes is visible almost 25 miles away.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Individually, they're incredibly weak. It's by gathering up into schools that they're able to confront opponents.
Pokémon Shield	When it senses danger, its eyes tear up. The sparkle of its tears signals other Wishiwashi to gather.

School

Title	Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the demon of the sea, feared near and far.
Pokémon Moon	At their appearance, even Gyarados will flee. When they team up to use Water Gun, its power exceeds that of Hydro Pump.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Wishiwashi assemble in this formation to face off against strong foes. It boasts a strength that earned it the name “demon of the sea.”
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Called “demon of the sea” by some, when Wishiwashi are injured in battle and their numbers dwindle, they become a regular school.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	On their own, they're very weak. But when Wishiwashi pool their power together in a school, they become a demon of the sea.
Pokémon Shield	When facing tough opponents, they get into formation. But if they get wounded in battle, they'll scatter and become solitary again.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Kala'e Bay, Melemele Sea, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Secluded Shore
Pokémon Moon	Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Kala'e Bay, Melemele Sea, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Secluded Shore
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Kala'e Bay, Melemele Sea, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Kala'e Bay, Melemele Sea, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Route 9, Hulbury, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye
Pokémon Shield	Route 9, Hulbury, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye

Stats

Solo

Base Stats
HP	45
Attack	140
Defense	20
Sp. Attack	25
Sp. Defense	25
Speed	40
Total	175

School

Base Stats
HP	45
Attack	140
Defense	130
Sp. Attack	140
Sp. Defense	135
Speed	30
Total	620

Form change

Wishiwashi	Schooling (Level 20+)	Wishiwashi School Form

Gallery

Renders
Sun Moon File:PKMNSM746-S.png Sword Shield File:PKMNSS746-S.png

Renders
Sun Moon File:PKMNSM746-School-S.png Sword Shield File:PKMNSS746-School-S.png

Trivia

• Of all Pokémon with multiple forms, Wishiwashi's base stat total undergoes by far the most drastic change.
  • Solo Form Wishiwashi has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon at only 175.
  • School Form Wishiwashi is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 620.